Too Traditional?

[creagdhubh]

Kyle I thought of you when I saw this picture. I am not sure who he is but he is a really dapper man.

Harold,

Thank you posting such an interesting photo, which was obviously taken at Drumossie Moor (Culloden) - perhaps during the memorial service in 2009? I am unsure who the gentlemen are (I don't recognise their faces), but they are obviously Macphersons. Yes, the chap on 'our' right is rather dapper, however his style of waistcoat is not for me and seems too 'costumey' for day attire. Of course, that is simply my opinion.

I do like the scarlet laces in his ghillie brogues (which compliment both the scarlet in the Macpherson 'hunting' tartan and his waistcoat), his sporran is smart, superb hose and his jacket ensemble looks great. I am not a fan of the black rosettes on the front apron, though I do like the look of rosettes when worn with Highland evening attire. The chap on 'our' left appears as if he is stuck in two different centuries in regards to his attire/costume? Hmmm, I'm confused about him. Again, this is all simply my opinion.

Thanks again,

[creagdhubh]

Aye, Kyle tartan always counts! You seem to have beat the heat rather well that day, my friend!

Hahaha, I thought you'd like that photo! Cheers Ern!

Best wishes,

[Tobus]

Kyle,
Forgo the kilt! More sensible Southerns turn to their PV kilts and polo-shirts.

Not me, and living in South Texas, I'd say it gets as hot/humid here as anywhere. When it gets hot outside, I still wear my wool kilts. The 4-yard box pleat is a little easier to live with, and actually seems cooler than the PV 4-yard casual kilt I (used to) own. But then again, I've never been accused of being sensible.

[Bugbear]

It's too easy to think you have come to know something regarding someone else's traditions, then find out there are many unspoken layers, sending you back to square one.

[creagdhubh]

It's too easy to think you have come to know something regarding someone else's traditions, then find out there are many unspoken layers, sending you back to square one.

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[Bugbear]

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I'm sorry, creagdhubh, I should have put that in first person.

It has been too easy for me to start to feel like I have a feel for Scots tradition, then find out, or be shown that I really know very little. It seems much of this is ingrained from early on. The polo shirt discussion reminded me of a discussion from a long time back that left me feeling that I had only been accommodated by the traditionalist members in what I would prefer to wear, rather than coming to an understanding of what is viewed to be traditional or even acceptable Highland attire. If you ain't got it, you ain't got it.

[David Thorpe]

I like the waistcoat, but then I freely admit to be slightly enamored by most things Victorian. I don't think I'd choose red, but it looks to me like it works for him. Maybe this fits into that "personal flair" category?

The jabot and cuffs with a tweed Argyll? Not so much, IMHO.

[Dale Seago]

The jabot and cuffs with a tweed Argyll? Not so much, IMHO.

Actually it appears to be jabot, cuffs, and a feileadh mor (instead of a modern kilt) with the tweed argyle. . .

[MacLowlife]

(oops, I read more carefully and answered my own question)

[Jock Scot]

Kyle I thought of you when I saw this picture. I am not sure who he is but he is a really dapper man.

A great picture to use as an example. We don't know exactly the context of the picture, so baring that in mind and there do appear to be two or three kilted gentlemen wearing historical attire in the picture .

Let us just take the two fine upstanding gentlemen in the foreground. The one on the left of our picture is wearing historical attire---with traditional adaptations and the gentlemen on the right is wearing attire that leans towards the theatrical, with traditional adaptations. Both are very smart of that there is no doubt and probably there is a very good reason that they are dressed as they are-------not least, that they choose too!

But as examples of traditional kilted attire , they are not.